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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site parking
  • Downtown area
  • New double-pane vinyl windows
  • New cabinets and fixtures
  • On-site coin laundry
  • Brand new lvp flooring

Location

603 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
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Management

Triad Real Estate Group, Inc.

Leasing office

(805) 459-1787

Property Overview

603 Johnson Ave offers a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.6, indicating it as a great choice for renters, particularly due to its competitive pricing and excellent amenities, earning a 9 out of 10 rating. Notably featuring on-site parking, new double-pane vinyl windows, and convenient access to downtown, this property is well-positioned with a location rating of 9. Additionally, it supports a pet-friendly environment with multiple nearby services for pets, enhancing its appeal. Trustworthiness is reflected in its 8 out of 10 rating, ensuring transparency for prospective tenants.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 603 Johnson Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 603 Johnson Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Laundry available on site
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$2,650 /mo3 units availableLocated steps from Cal Poly campus!! Join this vibrant, remodeled apartment community located just across the Johnson Avenue footbridge from campus. Remodeled and upgraded 2BD, 1BA apartment with a small rear yard area via a rear door from the kitchen. The kitchen will have brand new, white quartz counter tops installed. All of the new stainless-steel appliances are in the kitchen already and good to show - gas stove and oven, not electric. Beautiful LVP flooring throughout. A small pet is acceptable with prior landlord approval. Private parking lot areas and on-site, common area laundry room. Minimum 12-month lease required. Email Madison at **** for your showing today.

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Amenities for 603 Johnson Ave

Apartment Amenities

Trash

Appliances

OvenRefrigerator
Stove/Oven

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Coin LaundryOnsite Laundry
Water/Sewer

Grounds

Assigned Parking
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

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About 603 Johnson Ave

HomeApartments in San Luis Obispo 603 Johnson Ave

Located steps from Cal Poly campus!! Join this vibrant, remodeled apartment community located just across the Johnson Avenue footbridge from campus. Remodeled and upgraded 2BD, 1BA apartment with a small rear yard area via a rear door from the kitchen. The kitchen will have brand new, white quartz counter tops installed. All of the new stainless-steel appliances are in the kitchen already and good to show - gas stove and oven, not electric. Beautiful LVP flooring throughout. A small pet is acceptable with prior landlord approval. Private parking lot areas and on-site, common area laundry room. Minimum 12-month lease required. Email Madison at **** for your showing today.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 603 Johnson Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 603 Johnson Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 603 Johnson Ave
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
603 Johnson Ave offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
603 Johnson Ave goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 603 Johnson Ave receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
603 Johnson Ave is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 603 Johnson Ave does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

603 Johnson Ave is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 603 Johnson Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 3 miles away
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Rent trends in San Luis Obispo

2-bedroom apartments at 603 Johnson Ave cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in San Luis Obispo.

Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
San Luis Obispo
A table of studio rental data trends in San Luis Obispo
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$1,800
May 2024$1,936
June 2024$1,882
July 2024$1,942
August 2024$1,937
September 2024$2,015
October 2024$1,897
November 2024$1,839
December 2024$1,868
January 2025$1,903
February 2025$1,912
March 2025$1,940
April 2025$2,043
May 2025$2,064
June 2025$2,009
July 2025$2,040
August 2025$2,013
September 2025$2,021
October 2025$2,033
November 2025$1,953
December 2025$1,917
January 2026$1,896
February 2026$1,875
March 2026$1,855
April 2026$1,850

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$106,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $106,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,650.
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Schools near 603 Johnson Ave

San Luis County Special Education

3360 ed dr

san luis obispo, CA, 93405

K-12Public

PEEP - PREPARE

1500 lizzie st

san luis obispo, CA, 93401

K-12Public

Hawthorne Elementary School

2125 story st

san luis obispo, CA, 93401

K-6Public
A-

Cayucos Elementary School

301 cayucos dr

cayucos, CA, 93430

K-8Public
A
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Getting around San Luis Obispo near 603 Johnson Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 603 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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